REKX
Rookie
As a Federer and Nadal fan, I have enjoyed their styles of play more than any other players. Both are attacking in their own way, it’s no wonder they produced matches like Wimbledon 2008.
I think peak Federer beats any other clay court player in history apart from Nadal. He has an incredible record there and without Nadal he would have won multiple French Opens.
I think the Federer from around 2006-2009 is an unbelievably high level. Barring the final of 2008 where Nadal had the mental advantage and 2008 Nadal being the best anyone has played on clay in history, Federer was beating everyone on clay - and in great style. The 2011 match against Djokovic showed that a past prime Federer beats a prime Djokovic.
Federer’s high spin forehand (although not as high as Nadal’s) has been a great shot on clay. And his speed and movement was unbelievable during those years. I know it’s different eras, but Federer beats Borg (who is widely considered the second greatest of all time on clay) at Roland Garros. Federer is technically much better than Borg in almost every aspect, he wins quite easily. (Peak Federer we are talking about here). And he did manage to take sets of Nadal during those years.
Do you agree?
I think peak Federer beats any other clay court player in history apart from Nadal. He has an incredible record there and without Nadal he would have won multiple French Opens.
I think the Federer from around 2006-2009 is an unbelievably high level. Barring the final of 2008 where Nadal had the mental advantage and 2008 Nadal being the best anyone has played on clay in history, Federer was beating everyone on clay - and in great style. The 2011 match against Djokovic showed that a past prime Federer beats a prime Djokovic.
Federer’s high spin forehand (although not as high as Nadal’s) has been a great shot on clay. And his speed and movement was unbelievable during those years. I know it’s different eras, but Federer beats Borg (who is widely considered the second greatest of all time on clay) at Roland Garros. Federer is technically much better than Borg in almost every aspect, he wins quite easily. (Peak Federer we are talking about here). And he did manage to take sets of Nadal during those years.
Do you agree?